Chicken Liver with Garlic

Chicken Liver 2Sautéed chicken livers are flavorful, healthy, and make a delicious side dish or appetizer. They are high in iron, protein, vitamin B12, and vitamin A. This dish is so easy to make and my kids love it!

Ingredients:
2 pounds organic chicken liver
4 tbsp. olive oil
10 cloves of fresh garlic, chopped
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp cumin
1 bay leaf
4 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Directions:
1. Wash chicken livers and cut into small pieces, then pat dry
2. Season livers with salt, pepper, and cumin
3. Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat, add garlic, and saute for about 2 minutes until lightly browned
4. Add livers and brown on both sides (about 5 minutes)
5. Add the bayleaf and reduce heat to a simmer and cook for another 5-7 minutes (until cooked through), stirring often. Note: add a little water if needed.
6. Once the livers are cooked (will still be slightly pink on the inside), turn off the heat, add the lemon juice and stir.

Serve with some crackers or on some greens for a delicious salad.

Mashed Cauliflower

2016-01-24 04.50.52A super simple and perfect side dish to serve instead of potatoes. My kids could not tell the difference.

Ingredients:
2 heads of fresh cauliflower
1 Tbsp. of Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper

Directions:
1. Cut the cauliflower into florets
2. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the florets, and boil until tender (about 10-15 mins)
3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cauliflower to the bowl of a food processor
4.Add the olive oil, salt and pepper (to taste) and process until smooth (about 20-30 seconds)

Serve with your Chicken Marsala, chicken Piccata, or your choice of saucey meat.

 

Simple Salad with Avocado

2016-01-23 18.36.11An everyday salad that compliments any meal. Rather than using cheese, we’ve discovered that avocado is a great substitute for adding substance and texture.

Ingredients:
1 head Romaine lettuce
1 cup Cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1/2 a cucumber, sliced
1 avocado, diced
White Modena vinegar
Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper

Directions:
1. In a salad bowl, mix the ingredients together
2. Mix the dressing in a small bowl (Olive oil, Modena vinegar, salt and pepper to taste)
3. Add the dressing to the salad and mix